Scoundrel's Monster Spaceport Returns

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Monster Returns to Taunt (Los Angeles
Times)

Monster Returns to Taunt (Los Angeles
Times) 04/23/2004 05:34 AM
Los Angeles Times - WICHITA, Kan. — The killer's words echo across the decades:

The Mojave Spaceport

The Mojave Spaceport 06/22/2004 01:12 AM

One of our associate writers covered the Spaceship One coverage today but I could not help but make a comment. I sat the alarm for a 3am wake-up here in Hawaii and the wife nudged me out of bed after my body was more inclined to stay in bed.

I quickly turned on CNN and watched the proceedings. My only commentary on the whole ordeal is that I am damn proud to live in a country where a bunch of guys can put their heads together and pull something this major off. Their are a number of teams racing for the x-prize but if they don't hurry up scaled composites and space ship one is going to claim the prize.

This far though I have not heard how much money has been invested to make this happen. I told the wife today that before we retire I am hoping that taking a ride to the upper limits of the atmosphere will be reachable for the average person.

Here are some great pictures of the days events. [www.mojavebooks.com ]

Jeff Bezos and his Spaceport

Jeff Bezos and his Spaceport 03/22/2005 04:31 PM

Space venture has West Texas county abuzz: Has Jeff Bezos jumped the shark? I never picked him for something like this, I guess. It even makes Branson look level-headed.

Over the next 30 to 40 minutes, Simpson said Bezos told him the goal of his venture — known as Blue Origin — was to send a spaceship into orbit that launches and lands vertically, like a rocket.

"He told me their first spacecraft is going to carry three people up to the edge of space and back," Simpson said. "But ultimately, his thing is space colonization."

NASA: Spaceport Should Withstand Ivan

NASA: Spaceport Should Withstand Ivan 09/12/2004 01:32 AM
Abcnews.go.com - Sat Sep 11, 10:52 pm GMT

World's first Private Spaceport in
Mojave

World's first Private Spaceport in
Mojave 05/25/2004 07:05 AM

Mojave Airport to become the first licensed private Spaceport. We all know that the 2 leading competitors to the X-Prize competition work out of Mojave. In the late 80's I lived in California and flew around the state in a King Air quite a bit and may have toured the Scaled Composites plant. If I remember it wasn't much of a plant more like a small hanger. But to think that the Mojave Airport
could be the first private spaceport blows me away. For those that have never been Mojave it is pretty isolated. I just wish I could remember for sure why my employer had me out there in the first place, some things you really remember some you don't. Guess I'm getting old :) [Slashdot]

Buzz Advocates Lagrange Point Spaceport

Buzz Advocates Lagrange Point Spaceport 12/05/2003 10:10 AM
thrasymachus writes "Buzz Aldrin has an editorial in the New York Times (free reg req) advocating a spaceport at a Lagrange point between the Earth and the ...

First-Ever Private Spaceport Nears Final
Approval

First-Ever Private Spaceport Nears Final
Approval 05/24/2004 05:32 PM

Monster App

Monster App 12/17/2004 06:43 PM

I love these new "timed team event" shows like Monster Garage, Monster House, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In these shows, a team has to build or convert something in a set time limit, usually five days. There's usually a lot of drama, yelling, and screaming, but they invariably end up with something beautiful at the end that just blows everyone away.

Why not Monster App? Pick a charity organization that needs a new Web site. We could start the show by sitting at the old Web site and laughing at how inept it is. Then we'd get to work.

We'd have five days to build a complete new Web site incorporating all their requirements (which wouldn't be allowed to change — ha!). I can see the late nights, the frayed nerves, the screaming matches when the app starts throwing parse errors 10 minutes before the red countdown clock reaches zero...just before we unveil a cool new Web site that just makes everyone realize how wicked awesome we all are.

I think you could make a show out of this. I'd watch it.

Monster Under the Bed

Monster Under the Bed 02/11/2004 09:41 AM
The online jobseeker is starting to grow again.

Monster API

Monster API 07/10/2004 07:36 PM
First Release Available

An FM Transmitting Monster

An FM Transmitting Monster 04/11/2005 08:22 PM
Geoffrey V. Bronner (~990 words)

I finally added a third generation 15 GB iPod to my gadget collection last year. I don't have a long commute but since my wife and I often drive more than two hours to visit friends around Boston or New York, I wanted to get an FM transmitter to use the iPod on road trips. But, I kept procrastinating and eventually my wife solved the problem with a holiday gift.

Monster Fair 1.1.6

Monster Fair 1.1.6 12/24/2004 12:13 PM
Welcome to the greatest pinball show.

Shutdown Monster

Shutdown Monster 12/27/2004 03:25 PM
Lite verzió (Hungarian only)

Battery Monster

Battery Monster 03/17/2005 03:48 AM
Is it just me, or does the Microsoft MCE Remote eat up batteries as if they were Atkins-friendly? It just...

Monster Masher 1.6

Monster Masher 1.6 05/27/2004 07:39 PM
A mash'em-up action game for GNOME.

Blow Away the Monster. No, Not the Map!

Blow Away the Monster. No, Not the Map! 04/14/2004 10:28 PM
Youre actually supposed to shout at the console in Lifeline, a game that depends on voice recognition.

WWW-Search-Monster-1.00

WWW-Search-Monster-1.00 06/22/2004 01:03 AM

The Wal-Mart Monster

The Wal-Mart Monster 02/19/2004 02:16 PM
Wal-Mart is frighteningly strong and getting stronger by the day.

Monster truck

Monster truck 06/23/2004 11:13 AM
The world's largest truck is the Liebherr T 282B, used for hauling in the mining industry. At more than 24 feet tall and 47 feet long, the 224-ton monstrosity can still putt along at 40 miles per hour. New Scientist has published an interview with Francis Bartley, head of R&D for Liebherr:

"The first time I was in it at a mine, the driver started to drive away and actually ran into the back of a service truck. It seems we mashed it down to the ground. I saw someone yelling, but we didn't feel a thing."

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CNS Is a Green Monster

CNS Is a Green Monster 06/24/2004 01:05 PM
CNS packs an impressive amount of cash and, even more impressively, keeps piling up the green stuff.

Monster iCharger

Monster iCharger 04/29/2004 12:39 AM
We like the iCarCharger's style, and if the price was just a little lower, there wouldn't be any question as to which adapter we'd recommend. By Jeremy Horwitz, iPodlounge (via MyAppleMenu)

WWW-Search-Monster-1.03

WWW-Search-Monster-1.03 06/26/2004 05:43 PM

Monster Masher 1.7

Monster Masher 1.7 07/06/2004 11:29 AM
A mash'em-up action game for GNOME.

Monster Masher 1.5.1

Monster Masher 1.5.1 04/17/2004 04:40 PM
A mash'em-up action game for GNOME.

Some Kind of Monster

Some Kind of Monster 07/28/2004 09:27 AM
The employment specialist draws the hired, the fired, and the reluctantly retired.

Mystery sea monster

Mystery sea monster 08/06/2004 11:33 AM
Wired News reports on a deep-sea probe mission to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where several possible new species were discovered, including this mystery animal scurrying around the ocean floor at 6,500 feet. The scientists were unable to capture the foot-long create for closer study.

"Although the unknown animal is "kind of a sensation," (researcher Olav Rune) Godoe said in an interview, finding new and strange creatures wasn't surprising given that researchers collected more than 80,000 specimens. Moreover, little is known about the deep ocean. "It's much easier to observe the surface of the moon or Mars," said Godoe."

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Monster Masher 1.4

Monster Masher 1.4 11/04/2003 09:29 PM
A mash'em-up action game for GNOME.

WWW-Search-Monster-1.01

WWW-Search-Monster-1.01 06/25/2004 05:00 PM

Monster: Today's the day

Monster: Today's the day 12/17/2003 04:51 PM
ZDNet Dec 17 2003 1:50PM ET

Content Monster

Content Monster 08/12/2004 11:24 AM
1.2.0 On it's way

Is Monster for Sale?

Is Monster for Sale? 08/23/2004 10:57 AM
The online employment site remains at the top, but the rest of the field is gaining ground.

Monster Cock

Monster Cock 05/11/2004 06:20 AM
www.monster-cock.biz

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Monster Segway

Monster Segway 07/28/2004 05:00 PM

Reader Alex Dunne sends this picture of this modified monster Segway, apparently used by a company called "All Star Entertainment" to promote their parties that include, among other things, Segway rental. That sounds like the worst party ever.

Read - Company Page [AllStarFun]

Vacationers Say They Saw Lake Monster
(AP)

Vacationers Say They Saw Lake Monster
(AP) 08/03/2004 08:05 PM
AP - Five vacationers from Maryland claim they've seen Champ, the mythical Lake Champlain monster.

"Metallica: Some Kind of Monster"

"Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" 07/09/2004 08:34 AM
A cross between "Spinal Tap" and wrenching psychodrama, this movie has you rooting for the band's success whether you're a metalhead or not.

N.Y. Burglar Was No Monster in the
Closet (AP)

N.Y. Burglar Was No Monster in the
Closet (AP) 01/23/2004 02:22 PM
AP - It was a victory for sleepless kids everywhere.

Monster.com eyes China

Monster.com eyes China 04/29/2004 09:05 AM
Interview Buys Job Pilot in Germany

A Monster Drug for Lilly?

A Monster Drug for Lilly? 06/30/2004 11:27 AM
The drug giant files NDA for its experimental new drug for diabetics.

Monster Founder Leaving

Monster Founder Leaving 06/17/2005 03:54 PM
Monster Worldwide, which operates the most-used Web site for employment advertising, said that its founder was leaving to start a new venture.
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Template Monster Offers CSS Templates

Template Monster Offers CSS Templates 07/14/2004 04:47 PM
theWHIR Jul 14 2004 8:11PM GMT

Template Monster Restyles CSS Templates

Template Monster Restyles CSS Templates 07/15/2004 03:18 AM
Template Monster is the first website template provider to combine Web Design with progressive CSS technology without sacrificing quality. [PRWEB Jul 15, 2004]

BBC SPORT Football Internationals
Scotland Scotland take first leg honours

BBC SPORT Football Internationals
Scotland Scotland take first leg honours 11/16/2003 06:59 AM
Scots gear up for a clash against the Dutch .. did

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Customs gets new IT head

Customs gets new IT head 09/03/2004 04:34 AM
Not grey and boring shock

St. Patrick's Day -- Customs and History

St. Patrick's Day -- Customs and History 03/17/2005 02:49 AM
Piping Hot Customs and Traditions .. Happy St. Patrick’s Day .. Maewyn the Pagan's Day .. converting pagans .. was Welsh .. GREAT

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Customs Solution (Forbes.com)

Customs Solution (Forbes.com) 05/06/2004 06:53 PM
Forbes.com - Every month a huge corporation gets dinged with the global equivalent of a speeding ticket. In December Sun Microsystems paid $291,000 to settle federal charges that it shipped computer equipment that had military applications to Egypt and China. Later that month Honeywell paid $36,000 in fines for selling a restricted chemical in Mexico. In February Morton International paid $647,500 as penance for shipping protected chemicals to Singapore and Taiwan.

Foreigners and Japanese customs

Foreigners and Japanese customs 04/09/2004 03:56 PM

A lot of people ask me about Japanese customs. They learn the formal way to hand business cards, they bow deeply when they meet Japanese and they call me "Ito-san." Stop that. It's silly. To some Japanese, the awkward foreigners trying to please their hosts by acting Japanese may look cute, but more likely than not, you'll get a A for effort but you'll be forever the silly foreigner in their minds. It's only the extremely intolerant xenophobe who would really want a foreigner to really act Japanese and you don't want to be hanging out with those anyway. Keep an eye out for indicators of discomfort but bring the flair of your own culture with you.

Rather than trying to act Japanese, I suggest that people visiting Japan be sensitive and aware of the nuances in the interactions. It is more about timing, loudness, space and smiles than it is about how your hold your business card or calling people "Ito-san." When in doubt, shut up and listen. When smiled at, smile back. If you're freaking someone out, back off instead of continuing your interrogation. All of which I believe is not unique to being a foreigner in Japan. The more important Japan specific social behaviors involve cleanliness like taking off your shoes in homes and washing your body before and not taking your towel when entering the bath and not being stinky.

Caveat: If you're meeting someone for the first time, in a very formal setting, and you only have one shot, doing the step-by-step from the "How to Impress Japanese" book is probably a good idea. My comments above apply mostly to normal social situations.

UPDATE: I think many people were offended by this post. ;-) Please read the comments for an interesting discussion.

Smuggling Customs man jailed

Smuggling Customs man jailed 06/17/2005 03:21 PM
A Customs man who waved drug smugglers through the "nothing to declare" channel at Gatwick has been jailed.

Customs ignored Gateway review

Customs ignored Gateway review 06/28/2004 09:20 PM
Computer Weekly Jun 29 2004 1:11AM GMT

Customs seize £3.5m of cannabis

Customs seize £3.5m of cannabis 05/15/2004 05:40 AM
Customs officers seize cannabis with a street value of £3.5m from a lorry entering the UK at Poole ferry port.

EU customs set to slap 14% tax on PC
monitors

EU customs set to slap 14% tax on PC
monitors 01/27/2004 10:18 AM

MPs slams Customs on suck it and see IT

MPs slams Customs on suck it and see IT 06/22/2004 07:46 AM
Hey, that's our money you're throwing away

Customs computer project criticised

Customs computer project criticised 06/21/2004 10:13 PM
Guardian Unlimited Jun 22 2004 2:51AM GMT

US customs wants a loyalty oath from DVD
importers

US customs wants a loyalty oath from DVD
importers 12/27/2004 12:42 PM
Cory Doctorow: MBF imported a video from Italy and discovered this disclaimer in the packaging -- apparently, you can get a parcel through customs with more ease if you recite a hollow loyalty oath and promise that you're not sending in any footage that advocates treason. Link (Thanks, John!)

Customs Gets Tribeswoman's Goat
(Reuters)

Customs Gets Tribeswoman's Goat
(Reuters) 03/08/2004 11:25 PM
Reuters - A Gambian tribeswoman has been arrested at a London airport with her bags crammed with illegal snails, catfish and goat meat.

Customs confirms deal renewal with EDS

Customs confirms deal renewal with EDS 08/22/2004 09:02 PM
ZDNet Australia Aug 23 2004 1:37AM GMT

Customs and Revenue start CIO search

Customs and Revenue start CIO search 05/04/2004 12:14 PM
vnunet.com May 4 2004 3:48PM GMT

Christmas Today: A Kaleidoscope of
Customs, Old and New

Christmas Today: A Kaleidoscope of
Customs, Old and New 12/18/2003 07:21 PM
Indeed, this reporter did a Google search using the key phrase "Christmas shopping" and came up with—are you ready—1,380,000 hits! ...

Customs criticised for GBP100m spend

Customs criticised for GBP100m spend 06/22/2004 05:48 AM
ZDNet UK Jun 22 2004 10:29AM GMT

The G8 comes to Scotland - and so does
Bob.

The G8 comes to Scotland - and so does
Bob. 06/17/2005 04:32 PM
The G8 summit is to be held at the exclusive Gleneagles golf resort near St. Andrews this year - a chance for the great and good of the eight leading world industrialised nations to get together in luxurious surroundings to discuss the important issues of the day. The UK is hosting the event this year and one of the main themes is expected to center around relieving third world debt. (Or not, as the case may be). For those of you who follow the regular pro-celebrity rioting competition that tends to attend G8 and WTO summits in recent years (Genoa, Seattle,Davos) this years Scottish event promises to make life highly entertaining for anyone living in the vicinity.

Hong Kong Customs Intercepts Canadian
Pot (AP)

Hong Kong Customs Intercepts Canadian
Pot (AP) 04/18/2004 01:46 AM
AP - Hong Kong customs officials arrested five people for allegedly ordering marijuana by mail from Canada with a total local market value of about 2.1 million Hong Kong dollars (US$269,200), officials and news reports said.

MPs hammer Customs for failure to
control IT spending

MPs hammer Customs for failure to
control IT spending 06/22/2004 01:56 PM
Silicon.com Jun 22 2004 5:18PM GMT

Dubai Customs using Microsoft EPM to
drive efficiency

Dubai Customs using Microsoft EPM to
drive efficiency 06/20/2004 04:56 AM
AME Info Jun 20 2004 9:32AM GMT

Customs seize 'booze boat' goods

Customs seize 'booze boat' goods 08/17/2004 07:55 AM
One of the customers of Britain's first offshore off-licence has goods seized by customs officials.

Gatwick customs gets tribeswoman's goat
(Reuters)

Gatwick customs gets tribeswoman's goat
(Reuters) 03/08/2004 11:25 PM
Reuters - A Gambian tribeswoman has been arrested at Gatwick airport with her bags crammed with illegal snails, catfish and goat meat.

Scotland yard

Scotland yard 09/11/2004 08:54 AM
First version of Scotland Yard released

NHS Modernisation in Scotland

NHS Modernisation in Scotland 05/07/2004 01:59 AM
PublicTechnology.net May 7 2004 5:13AM GMT

Customs and VAT dept. to extend Internet
VAT reporting nationwide

Customs and VAT dept. to extend Internet
VAT reporting nationwide 12/30/2003 09:44 AM
Israel Business Arena Dec 30 2003 8:26AM ET

Customs officials eye Internet
transactions with importers, brokers

Customs officials eye Internet
transactions with importers, brokers 11/03/2003 05:58 PM
Manila Times Nov 3 2003 3:24PM ET

For Native Alaskans, Tradition Is
Yielding to Modern Customs

For Native Alaskans, Tradition Is
Yielding to Modern Customs 08/21/2004 08:47 AM
Centuries-old traditions in Gambell, a village of 700, have been slipping away, as one of the most remote villages on earth finally contends with the modern world.

Scoundrel's Monster Spaceport Returns

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